The outcome of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election in Kano State has been described as a test for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf said, reports thegazellenews.com.
Yusuf said the turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that people remained behind the APC and its programmes.
Yusuf, who stated through a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the turnout and peaceful conduct of the election showed that people remained behind the APC and its programmes.
While stating that the election was conducted in a free, fair and credible manner that reflected the choice of the electorate, Yusuf commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the exercise and applauded security agencies for ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.
The Governor, who congratulated the APC candidate on the victory and urged him to remain committed to effective representation, added that the result showed that the APC remained a dominant force in Kano State and was well positioned for future elections.
While criticizing the New Democratic Congress(NDC) for not fielding a candidate, saying the party lacked a grassroots structure, Yusuf said the by-election exposed the weakness of opposition elements in the state and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering people-oriented projects across Kano.
Yusuf also congratulated President Bola Tinubu and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the party’s success in recent bye-elections nationwide.
